Sony wide angle lens in stock at B&H

Alex Thames · April 18th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Do you know what happens after you send them the form by email with blank shipping, total, and signature spots? How do they complete the order? I don't want to give out all my personal and credit card info for nothing.

Alexander Karol · April 18th, 2006, 10:11 PM

That's why I ordered via phone. I feel a little more comfotable knowing that only one person (the guy on the phone) will have my credit card number. Rather than having my fax/letter sit there for the entire floor to see. Also, you'll have it shipped faster if done via the phone, so you might as well.

Alex Thames · April 18th, 2006, 11:25 PM

Talking on the phone doesn't mean more security all the time. Sometimes, they not only write down your info on a paper (for all the see), but also repeat your info out loud (for all to hear). Generally, I am just not comfortable ordering things on the phone for various reasons. If they provide an email way of ordering, which they do, they should be more clear as to how exactly one should use the email form to order.

Adam La Prade · April 25th, 2006, 09:29 AM

Just wanted to say that Amazon has this item in stock right now for $99.

Just head over to Amazon.com and type in VCL-HG0737Y

Jason Lowe · April 25th, 2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam La Prade

Just wanted to say that Amazon has this item in stock right now for $99.

Just head over to Amazon.com and type in VCL-HG0737Y

It's gone. The "X" version is available at B&H for $99. I think I'll just go with that one. From all indications, there's very little difference between the two.

J. Stephen McDonald · April 26th, 2006, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Lowe

It's gone. The "X" version is available at B&H for $99. I think I'll just go with that one. From all indications, there's very little difference between the two.

I would expect that the cheaper "X" model would not give you adequate resolution for HDV. But, you'd be performing a service if you bought it and gave us a review of how sharp it actually is.

Floris van Eck · April 26th, 2006, 03:09 AM

I believe it was stated here many times that the only difference is the color of the lens. So it's a pure astethical decision.

J. Stephen McDonald · April 26th, 2006, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Floris van Eck

I believe it was stated here many times that the only difference is the color of the lens. So it's a pure astethical decision.

The "X" and "Y" telextenders and wide-angle lenses are of different physical lengths, the "Y" being longer, so there is that difference in them. It's uncertain what the optical differences may be, but Sony lists only the "Y" models on its website with an HD-rating.

Adam La Prade · April 26th, 2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Stephen McDonald

The "X" and "Y" telextenders and wide-angle lenses are of different physical lengths, the "Y" being longer, so there is that difference in them. It's uncertain what the optical differences may be, but Sony lists only the "Y" models on its website with an HD-rating.

It's funny you mention that, because is you goto the A1U product info page AT sony:

http://bssc.sel.sony.com/Broadcastan...Model?id=80897

It specifically says the X lens under recommended accessories. Strange? I bought the Y lens but thought that was interesting.

Frank Howard · April 26th, 2006, 06:04 PM

The VCL-HG0737Y is back at Amazon.com but at $189.99... Looks like Amazon's prices/availibility is fluctuating a LOT, so one more reason to go through B & H...

Adam La Prade · April 26th, 2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Howard

The VCL-HG0737Y is back at Amazon.com but at $189.99... Looks like Amazon's prices/availibility is fluctuating a LOT, so one more reason to go through B & H...

True, but B&H never has them in stock, and when they do they last for a day...tops.

Just another update, Amazon has them at $139.99 right now with 3 left. This site changes it's mind quicker then my girlfriend.

Alex Thames · April 26th, 2006, 11:15 PM

Amazon used to have them for $99. Now, the cheapest I can find is $129 from another site. I got mine from Amazon at $139.

Adam La Prade · May 2nd, 2006, 12:17 PM

This puppy's back in stock at B&H! Hurry! They last like a day or so before they're POOF - gone!

Dennis Kane · May 3rd, 2006, 03:26 PM

I thought Adam's observation was curious as well. If you go to a different web page Sony has you will get what I believe is the correct part number; the y version.
http://bssc.sel.sony.com/Broadcastan...essories.shtml

Does anyone know the exact difference between the x and y versions other than size ? Also how do these lenes compare to those of Kenko ?
Thanks
DKane

Alex Thames · May 3rd, 2006, 04:14 PM

Apparently Raynox is better than these Sony lens according to one poster here.

April 18th, 2006, 08:44 PM	#16
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	Do you know what happens after you send them the form by email with blank shipping, total, and signature spots? How do they complete the order? I don't want to give out all my personal and credit card info for nothing.

April 18th, 2006, 10:11 PM	#17
Alexander Karol Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 198	That's why I ordered via phone. I feel a little more comfotable knowing that only one person (the guy on the phone) will have my credit card number. Rather than having my fax/letter sit there for the entire floor to see. Also, you'll have it shipped faster if done via the phone, so you might as well.

April 18th, 2006, 11:25 PM	#18
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	Talking on the phone doesn't mean more security all the time. Sometimes, they not only write down your info on a paper (for all the see), but also repeat your info out loud (for all to hear). Generally, I am just not comfortable ordering things on the phone for various reasons. If they provide an email way of ordering, which they do, they should be more clear as to how exactly one should use the email form to order.

April 25th, 2006, 09:29 AM	#19
Adam La Prade Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 77	Just wanted to say that Amazon has this item in stock right now for $99. Just head over to Amazon.com and type in VCL-HG0737Y

April 26th, 2006, 03:09 AM	#22
Floris van Eck Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993	I believe it was stated here many times that the only difference is the color of the lens. So it's a pure astethical decision.

April 26th, 2006, 06:04 PM	#25
Frank Howard Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 157	The VCL-HG0737Y is back at Amazon.com but at $189.99... Looks like Amazon's prices/availibility is fluctuating a LOT, so one more reason to go through B & H...

April 26th, 2006, 11:15 PM	#27
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	Amazon used to have them for $99. Now, the cheapest I can find is $129 from another site. I got mine from Amazon at $139.

May 2nd, 2006, 12:17 PM	#28
Adam La Prade Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 77	This puppy's back in stock at B&H! Hurry! They last like a day or so before they're POOF - gone!

May 3rd, 2006, 03:26 PM	#29
Dennis Kane Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 106	I thought Adam's observation was curious as well. If you go to a different web page Sony has you will get what I believe is the correct part number; the y version. http://bssc.sel.sony.com/Broadcastan...essories.shtml Does anyone know the exact difference between the x and y versions other than size ? Also how do these lenes compare to those of Kenko ? Thanks DKane

May 3rd, 2006, 04:14 PM	#30
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	Apparently Raynox is better than these Sony lens according to one poster here.